Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Trump Drops Part of $10B BBC Lawsuit
Donald Trump has decided to drop part of his big lawsuit against the BBC.
He originally sued for $10 billion, but now he's only suing the main BBC company, not the other parts.
He's upset because a BBC show edited his speech to make it seem like he was asking people to fight violently.
The BBC says they're sorry for the edit but don't think they did anything wrong.
The US government might get involved, which the BBC thinks could be a problem.
Donald Trump has withdrawn part of his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, dropping claims against two BBC Studios companies.
The lawsuit centers on a BBC documentary about the Capitol riot, which Trump claims defamed him by editing his speech.
Trump is seeking $10 billion in damages, alleging defamation and violations of trade practices.
The BBC has apologized for the edit but maintains there is no legal basis for a defamation case.
The US government is considering intervening in the lawsuit, which the BBC argues would create a conflict of interest.
- Who
- Donald Trump and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- What
- Trump has withdrawn part of his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, but continues to pursue defamation claims against the BBC itself.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed in December, and the recent developments were reported in court documents.
- Where
- The lawsuit is being heard in a Florida court.
- Why
- Trump alleges defamation and violations of trade practices following a BBC documentary about the Capitol riot.
Trump's Legal Team
BBC's Legal Team
Defamation Claim
Trump's Legal Team
The BBC defamed Trump by editing his speech to imply he incited violence during the Capitol riot.
BBC's Legal Team
The BBC maintains there is no legal basis for a defamation case and the documentary was not broadcast in the US.
US Government Involvement
Trump's Legal Team
The US government's potential involvement could support Trump's claims.
BBC's Legal Team
The BBC argues that US government involvement would create a clear conflict of interest.
- Original Lawsuit Amount
- $10 billion
- Defendants Initially
- BBC Studios Distribution, BBC Studios Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation
- Defendants Remaining
- British Broadcasting Corporation
- Documentary Title
- Panorama
- Documentary Subject
- Events surrounding the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol
- BBC's Apology
- Acknowledged creating a mistaken impression that Trump made a direct call for violent action
- US Government Involvement
- Considering participating in the litigation